June 14, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

City moves to evict MTOTSA tenant

Court hearing set for June 22 in Judge Lawson's courtroom
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

A Long Branch resident will learn whether he can continue his four-decade-long tenancy on the oceanfront in state Superior Court next week after receiving an eviction order from the city. More...

U.S. Attorney indicts two local residents

TRENTON - A former Asbury Park police officer and another man have been indicted by a grand jury sitting in Trenton on charges contained in a three-count superseding indictment. More...

June: Survival of the fittest

Gotti Kelley Green Scene

With hurricane season here, you need to know if your trees will be safe from the possible wrath of Mother Nature. The following suggestions from the International Society of Arboriculture, www.treesaregood. More...

Diabetes, youth focus of ANF

LONG BRANCH - The All Neighbors Foundation (ANF) will host a meeting July 9 from 5-7 p.m. at the Long Branch Public Library Community Room on Broadway. More...

Sheehan Classic race set for this weekend

RED BANK - The George Sheehan Classic 5 Mile Run is set to go off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. More than 3,000 runners from around the world are expected to participate in what has become one of the Jersey Shore's most popular road races. More...

11th District campaigns kick into high gear

Candidates define major issues and challenges
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

FREEHOLD - The primary is over, and all the votes are counted. As anticipated, there were no surprises in the 11th District uncontested primaries for Senate and Assembly seats. On the Republican side, Assemblyman Sean T. More...

Notes

Stacy Gemma and SG2 in The Grove in Shrewsbury held an Ice Cream Social June 2 and raised more than $1,000 to help with medical expenses incurred by the family of Jake Healy of Ocean Township. More...

Letters

Owners want right to develop properties

In 1996 no one disputed the redevelopment plan adopted by the city of Long Branch because all interested parties who were, and who remain, were told and assured privately that they would have the opportunity to participate. More...

Readers urged to 'make the safety net strong'

Kudos to Greg Bean for his insight regarding hunger in America in a recent column. More...

Bipartisan effort needed to save Takanassee Beach Club

The potential loss of yet another priceless historic coastal site in Monmouth County has received much attention in the news recently. Takanassee Beach Club has benefited the citizens of Long Branch and the county for generations. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Robert J. Smith Mr. Smith, 52, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly Long Branch, died May 21, 2007, at home. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he resided in Long Branch prior to relocating to Sarasota nine years ago. More...

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Schools

On Campus

Alyson Soboti, Monmouth Beach, was a member of a winning team at the Next Generation Awards competition developed by the Accessories Council and LIM-The College for the Business of Fashion, New York City. More...

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Sports

Falcons' Faagi strikes gold in discus at MOC

Second places for RBR's Waite, Monmouth's Cox

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Champions are the ones who can overcome obstacles.In track and field, seldom are the conditions ideal for an athlete's performance. More...

Blue Devils fall in a classic TOC semifinal

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

If you're going to go down, you want to go down fighting.Coaches and players alike will tell you that nothing is more frustrating than not putting forth your best effort when the stakes are high. More...

Local reports of great fishing are no flukes

Ron Nuzzolo Fish On

Aboard the Capt. Dave out of Atlantic Highlands, first mate Brett tells me fluke fishing is the best in years, with a good number of keepers, even with the tightening of the size regulations to 17 inches. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Shore Regional High School's Derek Shultz, Oceanport, kicks up some sand while competing in the long jump at the June 6 Meet of Champions at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. For story, see sports. More...

Consolidating school districts on the table

Legislation sets timetable for districts to go K-12
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

After many years as merely a talking point, consolidation of school districts is finally taking shape as a way to cut property taxes in the state. More...

3rd Ray Licata Swim to take place Aug. 19

LONG BRANCH - - The third annual Ray Licata Memorial Swim will be held Aug. 19 at a new location at Pier Village on the Long Branch oceanfront. The event is co-sponsored by the Long Branch Department of Recreation. More...

Libraries offer summer programs

The Monmouth County Library system invites super-sleuths and daring detectives to join Get a Clue @ Your Library and participate in a reading club and other exciting library activities. More...

Borough seeks grant for accessibility projects

$125K would fund ramps, automatic doors at boro hall
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - - The borough will apply for a grant to fund improvements to the municipal building, including construction of a new ramp accessible to people with disabilities. More...

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Ziayioh Wakefield, 7, is fitted for the correct sized helmet during an interactive safety clinic for youths held at the Skate Plex skateboard park in Long Branch June 8. More...

Family copes with rare nervous system disorder

Son organizes benefit to educate, raise funds for syndrome
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - - When township resident Bruce Shapiro learned that his father had been diagnosed with a rare nervous system disease, he wasn't sure what to expect. More...

Write-ins sweep O'port GOP primary

Two council seats, mayor's office up for re-election in Nov.
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

A last-minute write-in campaign by borough Republicans cost Oceanport Councilman Hugh P. Sharkey a bid at re-election. More...

Borough: No smoking with minors on board

Council approves ban on smoking in vehicle carrying youths
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The borough will be enforcing a recent measure approved by the Borough Council last week that prohibits smoking in cars when minors are present. Although the ordinance, No. More...

Bulletin Board

'Learn to Swim' courses begin at Y June 18

The Community YMCA Family Health and Fitness Center, 166 Maple Ave., Red Bank, will offer "Learn to Swim" week June 18-23 for children age 3-17. More...

'Sail Into Summer' brunch June 24

The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County will hold its ninth annual "Sail Into Summer" brunch June 24 at 11 a.m. at the Mill in Spring Lake Heights. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Some people always see the tank as half empty
Greg Bean

We all have our special martial arts talents. My kids say that my wife, for example, is a black belt in Nag-Fu. They say I'm a grandmaster at Crotch-E-Tay. More...

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Arts / Zest

In the Arts

The free music series sponsored by the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation and the Ocean Place Resort will present SaRon Crenshaw June 16 and The Gash June 23. The Ocean Place is located at 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. More...

'Photorealism'

An exhibit of acrylic paintings by Liz Gembarski is at Atlantic Artisans gallery in Atlantic Highlands. "Photorealism" will run through June 30 at the gallery, located at 68 First Ave. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. More...

Untold stories of the 'British Invasion'

For fans who weren't around yet, or who want to revisit a definitive chapter in rock history, an insider's look at the music scene during the heyday of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones - with a tour guide who helped define that era - is yo More...

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